Transparency International

Even when companies play by the rules at home, when operating abroad, it can be a different situation. Particularly when doing business in countries where bribing public officials is endemic, foreign companies may join in, adding to the global problem of corruption.

Italy needs an independent watchdog organization to fight widespread corruption that hampers the country.

Transparency International Ireland (TI Ireland) has welcomed the publication of proposals for new legislation to improve protection for whistleblowers in both the public and private sectors.

A report found that corruption in Greece is rampant throughout the business, political, and media sectors and could hamper the country’s long-term recovery, despite receiving a $170 billion bailout from the eurozone.